natural gas

Governor Maura Healey urges natural gas pipeline expansion in Massachusetts to cut energy costs, shifting from past opposition amid reelection pressure and rising utility rates.

A gas leak at Middleboro’s Hannaford plaza forced evacuations after explosive natural gas levels were detected inside multiple stores.

Once again, Massachusetts natural gas customers with Eversource and Natural Grid will see a reduction in their gas supply rates, this time dropping 10 percent.

The utility says higher rates are needed because of the surging costs of natural gas used to power its electric plants.

Attorneys warned local officials that their longstanding efforts to stop the facility are unlikely to succeed.

The order comes as debate continues over whether natural gas can be a 'bridge fuel' to a clean energy future.

The agreement with the Massachusetts Attorney General follows a $53 million plea deal in a federal criminal case.

The Massachusetts utility has admitted federal liability in the 2018 gas explosions that rocked the Merrimac Valley.

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